PKG, 5MM, 45CM, INSERT, FUNDUS GRASPER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080735 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs, organ areas and surgical auxiliaries such as suturing material. Some instruments have radio frequency (RF) ports which allow them to be used for electrosurgery. Laparoscopic surgical manual instruments are designed to be used endoscopically through cannulae to perform cutting, grasping, dissecting, retracting, and manipulating functions. This device does not sustain or support life.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 12, 2014).
- Company
- Stryker Endoscopy
- Recall Initiated
- November 17, 2014
- Posted
- December 12, 2014
- Terminated
- July 17, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-0739-2015
- Quantity
- 180,573 units total
- Firm Location
- San Jose, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revision G or prior) do not support the unwrapped Gravity cycle and the Ethylene Oxide cycle sterilization methods
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Lot / Code Info
843740 843741 940135 943737 944090 945229 1042441 1044514 1045637 1141785 1142925 1242454 1242640 1242948 1245031 1340559 1341569 1342141 1342384 1343716 1345227 1345373 1345729 1345802 1346219 1346425 1440424 1440472 1440924 1441174 1441953 1442520 1442784
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
Stryker Endoscopy sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated November 17, 2014, to affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the potential hazards and actions required. Customers were instructed to discard any old Instructions for Use for their Laparoscopic Manual Instruments and Accessories. Download the new Instuctions for Use (IFU1000-401-070 Revision J) from the URL link below: www.stryker.com/IFU1000401070 Customers were instructed to complete and sign the enclosed "Acknowledgement of Receipt" form and email them to endorecall@stryker.com or fax to (408) 855-6314. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Stryker Endoscopy at 408-855-6238 or via email at endorecall@stryker.com. For questions regarding this recall call 408-754-2000.